US Bridges

Il 17 over Drainage Ditch

Good

Livingston County, Illinois · 3.4 MI E of 17 & 23 · Structure no. 053204000000000

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
525
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 17 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Il 17 over Drainage Ditch in Livingston County, Illinois. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 525 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,250 by 2034. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 17
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location3.4 MI E of 17 & 23
RouteState Highway 17
CountyLivingston County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.06213, -88.76826
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic525 (2021)
Projected traffic1,250 by 2034
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Il 17 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 17 over Drainage Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Il 17 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 525 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Il 17 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns Il 17 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.